Stella & Simon

Stella and Simon, a couple of back-to-the-land, baby boomer enthusiasts, have embraced the world of homemade hydroponics on their three-acre plot of Florida piney woods. Their journey began after drawing inspiration from Epcot Center’s hydroponics exhibit, and they've delved into various hydroponic methods, experimenting with different systems, configurations, and crops both indoors and outdoors. Their expertise culminated in the creation of an innovative homemade hydroponics greenhouse, documented in their book, Simon’s Super Simple On-the-Grid, Off-the-Grid Hydroponic/Aquaponic Survival Greenhouse.

Birds do it! Bees do it! And yes, your hydroponic tomatoes do it too…We’re talking about fertilization here… reproduction… the transfer of pollen from the male to female parts of the plant, so flowering and fruiting can result. The plant pollination process is different in the hydroponic garden than it is in your outdoor garden. …

It’s not enough to just designate a spacious, well-lit area for your new hydroponics garden. You need to provide the appropriate micro-climate for maximum production. Proper temperature and humidity also repel bugs, algae, fungi, and diseases. So, let’s talk about your grow room temperature and humidity. Our Beginner’s Guide To Hydroponics is on sale for …

Everyone loves to grow tomatoes in their summer garden, but by growing hydroponic tomatoes, you can enjoy these popular fruits year-round. Tomatoes are highly nutritious, range in variety, and bring color and flavor to that favorite dinner staple… salad. Our Beginner’s Guide To Hydroponics is on sale for a short time. Check it out! Ripe …

If you’re new to hydroponics, you might be wondering what hydroponic plants to grow in your new garden. Our Beginner’s Guide To Hydroponics is on sale for a short time. Check it out! Do you know how that red, ripe-looking tomato in your grocery store came to be? Well, first it was bred to have …

Although we use the phrase “hydroponic seeds” here, you can use any garden seeds for your hydro garden. Our research told us that people were looking for this information using those search terms, so we used them to help guide you here. Take a look at our plants & produce section which discusses the best …

What a confusing array of hydroponic lights on the market today! This clear and simple guide will help you pick the one that’s best for your garden. Our Beginner’s Guide To Hydroponics is on sale for a short time. Check it out! Talk about confusing! Just open any hydroponics catalog and you’ll quickly get lost …

Deep water culture (the hydroponic lettuce raft system) is probably the simplest and most economical hydroponics system you could build. Although very simple to set up and operate, it is actually superior for growing lightweight, leafy vegetables like lettuce, herbs, and small peppers. They grow like wildfire in this system. Our Beginner’s Guide To Hydroponics …

The ebb and flow hydroponic system (also called flood and drain) is the classic hydroponic setup. It is easy to understand, build, and maintain. It’s versatile and can accommodate pots of any size, or even Rockwool blocks. We love the ebb and flow and use it often. Our Beginner’s Guide To Hydroponics is on sale …

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Have you ever thought about starting a vertical hydroponic garden? One look at the picture below will help you understand why vertical farming might just be the best growing option for your hydroponics farm. Our Beginner’s Guide To Hydroponics is on sale for a short time. Check it out! Vertical farms have the potential of …